Climate Change Adaptation Will Present Opportunities as Well as Risks to Irish Businesses

Rising temperatures, increased risks of floods, wetter winters, drier summers and more intense storms are some of the climate changes anticipated to impact on Irish businesses in coming years.  However changes in climate can also bring opportunities as well as risks to Irish businesses, according to a new report, ‘Adaptation to Climate Change: Issues for … Read more

Leading Business Leaders Back Move for EU Harsher Climate Change Targets

27 business leaders from companies across Europe have supported the move to drive the European Union to toughen greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. In a letter signed by the 27 company heads and published by The Financial Times, Le Monde and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, EU ministers are urged to push for increased carbon-cutting targets. The … Read more

Biodiversity Can be Good For Business

A new report funded by the European Commission makes a strong case for integrating biodiversity into private sector business plans and core activities around the globe. The report reveals considerable recent growth in eco-certified products and services, growing consumer concerns for sustainable production, and shows how biodiversity can provide a substantial business opportunity in a … Read more